News

November 2022 News

Tuesday
Nov 15

"We are all susceptible to scams and fraud," said Shannon Doyle, program manager of Financial Education for LSS Financial Counseling. What warning signs should you look for from someone who is seeking to access your personal or financial information online? Tune in to Shannon's interview on KTIS Radio to learn more about how to keep yourself safe online.

Tuesday
Nov 15
For children, the emotional impact of disasters last long after cleanup has ended, and rebuilding has begun. To help children recover from the devastating tornadoes in December of 2021, Camp Noah received a generous grant from the American Red Cross to bring hope and healing to children living in tornado-impacted communities in Kentucky, Arkansas and Tennessee through a day camp filled with music, games, and fun.
Friday
Nov 11

Tasha Moulton, senior program manager at The Reach, a program of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in Mankato, shared the program's holiday wish list to support youth experiencing homelessness that they serve. The wish list includes hygiene items, warm hats and mittens and socks. Tune in to the KEYC-TV report to learn more about The Reach and how you can help.

October 2022 News

Thursday
Oct 27
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota’s Host Homes connects providers, who offer support in a nurturing, family-style setting, with individuals with identified needs. For 29-year-old Rosa, Janet and Ron Nordby immediately felt like her perfect match and have been for the last 10 years. Lutheran Social Service works with families who want to open their home to a person with identified needs, by offering support, training and administrative functions, so that they can really be a family and focus on providing the support needed by the person they're living with.
Tuesday
Oct 25
November is National Family Caregiver’s month—a time dedicated to recognizing all the hard work and support that family caregivers offer to their friends and loved ones. Caregiving can be difficult, and caregivers often need a much-deserved break. Even just a few hours alone can make a big difference. LSS is seeking Caregiver Support & Respite Volunteers to provide family caregivers this much-needed break to relax, re-charge, practice self-care and reduce isolation.
Tuesday
Oct 4
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota recognized 98 honorees with the prestigious 2022 Spirit Award at a special online celebration. The award honors employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment and dedication to the vision and mission of the statewide organization. Honorees are nominated by their supervisors.

September 2022 News

Saturday
Sep 24

Trevor Johnson, LSS Senior Director of Behavioral Health, discusses children’s mental health coming out of the pandemic, the transition to school, expanded funding for school-linked services, suicide awareness and how to connect with mental health services. Listen to the interview to learn more.